Barcelona is racing against time to finalize the registration of their summer signings, with Joan Garcia at the forefront of their efforts.
The club’s ongoing economic challenges have delayed the integration of new players, but optimism is growing within the camp.
According to Diario Sport, the Catalan giants are confident of securing the necessary financial approvals to register their new goalkeeper, a key piece in Hansi Flick’s vision for the 2025-26 season.
The registration of Joan Garcia is expected to be completed within the next four to five days, a critical step as Barcelona prepare to kick off their campaign in just two weeks.
The 23-year-old goalkeeper from Sallent, handpicked by sporting director Deco and coach Flick, is seen as the long-term solution between the posts.
Alongside Garcia, the club is also working to register Marcus Rashford, leveraging Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s injury as a temporary fix.
However, president Joan Laporta emphasized at a Seoul gala dinner that this is merely a stopgap, stating, “That would be the fastest way, but it doesn’t solve the problem – only postpones it.”
Barcelona is pursuing permanent financial solutions to ensure compliance with LaLiga’s fair play rules.
A €40 million deal with the Democratic Republic of Congo has been finalized, and the club anticipates a €100 million valuation from selling VIP seats at the revamped Camp Nou.
An audit by Crowe Spain will soon verify these figures, paving the way for LaLiga to approve the registration process.
Additionally, Ruslan Birladeanu’s New Era Visionary Group is set to deliver €42 million in two installments, further bolstering the club’s financial position.
These efforts are crucial not only for registering Garcia and Rashford but also for returning Barcelona to LaLiga’s 1:1 financial rule.
With the clock ticking, the club’s proactive approach signals their determination to field a competitive squad, with Garcia poised to anchor the defense for years to come.
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